The Parliament of England

The Parliament of England was the primary legislative body in England before it evolved into the UK Parliament. Comprising two main parts—the House of Commons and the House of Lords—it was responsible for making laws, granting taxes, and advising the monarch. The House of Commons consisted of elected representatives called MPs, while the House of Lords included nobles and clergy. Parliament played a key role in balancing royal authority and advocating for common interests, shaping the nation’s laws and policies from the 13th century until the 1700s, when it gradually transformed into part of the unified Parliament of Great Britain.